The next full moon over Mississippi rises April 12. Know when to find dark skies to watch the Lyrids meteor shower this month, when to see more planets.

The moon dims, the meteors fly, and the planets dance—these are the most exciting celestial events happening this month.

After putting on a great show in our evening sky since the fall of 2024, dazzling Venus puts on a spectacular showing for ...

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April is full of astronomical events such as a pink full moon, the Lyrid meteor shower, and a happy face in the sky. How to view them in Georgia.

The Lyrid meteor shower will peak April 21-22. A "smiley face" formed by the crescent moon, Venus, and Saturn will be visible on April 25. Several Mississippi state parks and national forests ...

Our planet's closest and brightest neighbor will pass approximately between the Earth and sun this week, in what's called an inferior conjunction.

Venus has phases just like the moon. Before and after the conjunction, Venus looks like a thin crescent—though only telescopes can see it. Those looking for signs of the transition can watch ...

This rare sight occurred during a celestial alignment known as inferior conjunction The event took place at 9:18 a.m. UAE time, as Venus aligned between Earth and the Sun. @AstronomyCenter/X Abu ...